Wakayama prefecture
Wakayama prefecture (和歌山県; Wakayama-ken) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Wakayama.
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Wakayama prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Wakayama |
| Region: | Kinki |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 30th
4,725.55 km² 0.04% |
| Population
- Total (Oct 1, 1999) - Density |
Ranked 39th
1,069,912 226/km² |
| Districts: | 7 |
| Municipalities: | 50 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-30 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Plum blossom (Prunus mume) |
| Pref. Tree: | Ubame oak (Quercus phillyraeoides) |
| Pref. Bird: | Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonica) |
| Table of contents |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
History
Geography
Wakayama prefecture is bordered by Osaka, Nara, and Mie.Cities
Districts
Economy
